Lot 3612
ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Pashiz (Bronze, 17 mm, 0.24 g, 6 h), Arab-Sasanian type, citing governor al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf (694-713), without mint, AH 74-94 = AD 694-713. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust facing; to left, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); to right, HC'CYWSP ('al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf ' in Pahlawi). Rev. PYLWC ABAY ('Victorious Abay' in Pahlawi) Horse to right. Album C37. Gyselen 62. Some areas of weakness and with an edge crack, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from NBJ Gallery.

Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf (661-714) was perhaps the most able and loyal general of the Umayyad caliphate. He served under the caliph, Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, and his eldest son, al-Walid.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
95 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Number of bids:
9 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 14-Mar-23, 14:54:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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